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Starfish Belts and more ...

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:17:00 +0000

HELLO
anybody out there??? i have been gone for quite some time ..that's just how we Gemini's roll anyhow ....i've been in the creation zone ...always creating ...my favorite thing to do ...if you are into starfish like i am and anything coastal inspired or ethnic (think boho meets equestrian or something like that ... i will be featuring my new belts custom designed and made by moi...there's so many ...i am still fighting a website another one ...big cartel wasn't the one for me although i like them ..i found one on Shopify loves this one so far... just what i wanted simple...will be up and running in a few weeks so stay posted ...is it me or is everybody i see on Blogger... just soooo techno savvy ...i feel like such a dummy sometimes ...how does everyone do it???
i have not been blog rolling for a while... but just got back on and it seems like everyone has been taking Blog Classes or something ...just sayin' ... hope to hear from somebody love ya'll and miss the bloggers who were my followers ..hope you are still around out there in blog land...just sayin'

the winner is ...for the beachy bag from designer Suzanne Pignato of beachhouse etc.

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:20:00 +0000

Going to Miami ??? It's 75 degrees and Sunny...
Hope everyone has had a great week ...hey ya'll just so you know if you didnt win.. these bags are for sale... I have had a lot of people asking ...so contact me if you are interested in one at http://beachhouseetc.bigcartel.com...and I will get it shipped to you ...paypal accepted ...I'm in design mode for Spring 2011 so look out for new bags in February ..

Ok ya'll the winner is AMBER from STARFISH BLOG...
enjoy Amber ...and everybody ...you are going to fall in love with her fabulous jewelry ...check it out ...

and don't want to rub it in but...if you didn't already know this... Florida is the only state with no snow on the ground...oh well for all my beach loving friends put a few resort wear photos to check out for Spring/Summer 2011 and please come south and visit us down here in So Flo... hope this gets rid of some of the wintery blues...xoxoxxo
all the best ,beachy ,fun ,living you can stand... suzanne

are you kidding me?? this hat is to die for

i am in love with designers

Liza + Tara Miami

liza +Tara

just so cute

did someone say Chanel?

ooohh la la

so St TRopez

Palm Beach anyone?

i just love white

great couple look..

Trina Turk Crush

wait... is this the peak of decadence?

another day in paradise

can't forget Gucci ...now can we?

Calypso

Sherri Hill

the necklace...really ?

ok this isn't beachy but it is Aspen Chic right ..?

and she is in a beach chair after all ...ok girls have a fabulous week end

MUUUAHHHH...

Put the Lime in the Coconut it's beach Bag giveaway time

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:46:00 +0000

Just what the Doctor ordered...

Ok after a long week i have decided with my beachy friends

the Key Lime Zebra...

is the bag I am going to let one of you lucky bloggers to sashay around the pool or beach with...so here's the Deal-i-o..

To take this bag on your next vacay this is what you have to do...

Number 1. Become a follower of beachhhouse etc.

..you know what that

means if you aren't a follower already

you need to be...

Number 2. I need you to post this on your blog

about my giveaway

Number 3. You need to please leave a comment

I will be choosing the lucky blogger on

Friday January 14th 2011....

so put the lime in the coconut and drinkem both up...

all the best beachy fun living you can stand

love you guys...

suzanne.

hey I'm back Happy New Year and Beach Bag Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:42:00 +0000

Hello ya'll i posted a very long post recently.... but, for some reason it keeps saying i last posted 6months ago sooowith that being said trying to test this out and also wish all my beachy blogger friends a Happy, Sunny and prosperous New Year ...so let me know if this shows up as recent it's driving me crazy...and for my New Year's gift to ya'll getting ready to do a giveaway of one of my "beach bags" let me know which one I should
choose...

I'VE GOT A LITTLE CRUSH ON ISLAND Style IN PALM BEACH... for your vacation or staycation.... AND I'M GONNA SHARE IT WITH YOU... BEACHHOUSEETC. RESORT 2010/2011

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:10:00 +0000

Living island style...

http://beachhouseetc.bigcartel.com

wow it's been one breeze of a Summer...and Fall ...it's winter now

i am soooo glad to be back ...i've been

thinking about all my beachy blogger friends and thought i would write a little about...

What's going on ....

marvin gaye

the summer was filled with vacation to the Bahamas... Key West and working on our own little resort in our backyard... played with my girlfriends...

i think someone spilled a drink on the lens...

Mrs.E Mrs.L and me

ok the girls of summer ...
me, Mrs.L, Mrs.G, Mrs. E and Mrs. F
just before it started to pour buckets
we all ended up jumping
in the pool in the rain
my son turned into a
teenager ...
aaahhhhhggg (13)
on Friday the 13th of August
but it was all good

Mr.T... Mr. G and Mr.B

boys will be boys

grant on the left and some of his best buds..

had a little soiree NIkki beach style..at our beachhouse that's not on the beach....

this is how we do it so FLo style

just a little ambiance

love this idea..now where do i get the gator?

who needs a towel?

sexy personified

i'm thinkin i want that big bed on

the left in the middle

lovin those umbrellas

another view

uhhh is that champagne on ice...?

nice...

well, it wouldn't last

that long in my possesion

who was the creator of the

bed at the beach/pool?

answer: GOD

why don't you just put your sofa

out here while you're at it..

is she a mermaid?

above ..this is the real nikki beach

i think i could have a good time here

ok i know i love to tease ya'll these photos came from various places but just wanted to say photos on the outdoor party and backyard resort are going to be a whole posting with before and afters...ok so be patient but i did give ya'll a little taste of what i like...thought you would too.

of course everyone had to wear White...you know my fav color...

had waayy tooo much fun ...
not to mention
PINOT GRIGIO (my brand it's called Barefoot)

well... after all that... with a lot of blood, sweat, seasalt and tears have put the final touches together on my little online biz...

remember my beachbags they're here... and while i was in creative mode designed This PERFECT SIZED sassy little PURSE called the "Shaggy SEA Bag"...well, you may also want to know I am expanding into resort wear you know island wear ...no zippers, buttons etc...

something you can just slip on or off ...."whateva" makes you feel comfortable ...by keeping it simple and white (of course) and some basic neutrals... these will be your "go to clothes" simple but ohhhh so sexy and did I mention so comfy...and coming soon..... since i love beds on the ocean and pool so much i found it only fitting for me to do a whole line of WHITE BEDDING look for this also ...you are going to be in heaven ..that is if you love white as much as i do...so come on over to my beachhouseetc... check it out let me know what you think ... if you like .....questions are great.... love' em...and if you want to purchase you can contact me at beachhouseetcbigcartel.com
chic bags for the beachiest chicks...

beachhouseetc@me.com

photo shoot in PALM BEACH

at my sisters beachhouse...

the bahamian

the tiki chic cheetah

the west indies

the islander

the Carribbean

the islamorada

w/cotton knotted fringe

the key west

w/cotton knotted fringe

the banana boat

the coco ribe

w/ cotton knotted fringe

the key lime zebra/ raffia

the palm beacher coco/ raffia

the beachbee chic

the harbour islander

the beachbee chic raffia

the suzanna cabana w/

raffia

the palm beacher pink

w/ raffia

the carribbean

w/raffia

the isle morada

w/raffia

the lilly

w/ cotton knotted fringe

the bahamian

w/raffia

the harbour islander
w/knotted fringe

sooo let's sashay on to the pool....

$ 125. us dollars + shipping

and ya'll just thought i was sittin' around

knitten' the aphgan....on my hammock...

MY LATEST CREATION ...INTRODUCING
THIS SASSY LITTLE BAG...
A LITTLE BEACHY....
A LITTLE ETHNIC...

THE "ORIGINAL" SHAGGY SEA BAG..

the "original" shaggy sea bag

(beachhouse white)w/scallop shell

the shaggy sea bag (washed black)

the shaggy sea bag

(sand)

shaggy sea bag
in sand w/ sugar starfish

shaggy sea bag

in sand(w/ natural

or white bumpy starfish)
and just for the holidays i blinged
it up a little with this bag
white starfish with srawovski crystals.....

$85.00 us dollars + sh

and now clothes...
for your... vacation /staycation

"the cat pant"

white

tan

black

" the angel cardigan"

white, black, salt and pepper
here's a little something
to think about
"the little white dress"

haven't we all looked for the

cute little white dress...you can

never find them...

plenty of the "lbd"

well, i've got them and not just one but several...just in case one isn't enough..

made from the best ever...
PERUVIAN COTTON

don't worry about wearing a slip
(we don't even know what those are in SO FLO)
'cause

this is so unbelievably well made... perfect weight for island living....and also check out the tops and the 60's pant very Miami Beach...

custom pillows $125. us dollars plus shipping

insert additional

to all of my beachy chic friends have a
sunny holiday...
and feel free to email me at beachhouseetc.bigcartel.com know if
you want to get anything for yourself
or your friends...

taking a mini vacation from my blog...but enjoy my newest discovery

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:38:00 +0000

HELLOOOO...I'M STILL ALIVE JUST TAKING A LITTLE MINI VACATION...i am very busy building my
beachhouse etc. business and anxious to show you everything i am doing ...so in the meantime... wanted to share something i just discovered on my favorite magazine
COASTAL LIVING website...IT'S A ONE MINUTE VIDEO THAT TAKES YOU ON A LITTLE GETAWAY...THEY HAVE SEVERAL..TO WATCH I JUST CHOSE THIS ONE..(click the following link...
COASTAL LIVING MINI VACATION VIDEO

got back from the Bahamas....

i like bubble gum pink...

Our great friends Heather and Guy's boat we took over...

not too shabby

my logo is a starfish..these were everywhere..love

and then got busy...partying..again.. will share more later... right now, getting ready for some more birthday fun with some of my great girlfriends...here's one prelude party pic..last Saturday..

this is what i call having "FUN" with a capital F

i have a lot of Gemini friends my actual birthday

is the Friday the 18th

my husband thinks i have a month long birthday...

typical day in the Bahamas..

minutes after i got out of the water to make

some lunch for everyone ..

my hubby and Guy see a dark shadow

under her it was a Man'o Ray ...

she kept joking about dark shadows

well... you know what they say?...

what think about

you bring about

cocktails before dinner

boat ride...

the little men captaining the boat...

my two men and there obsession with fishing..

enjoying life..it really is better in the Bahamas

more later gotta run...have a great day

i know i am ... and by the way the music..well

it really has nothing to do with my post i just love this song!

ENJOY YOURSELF WHY DON'T YOU? relaxing THOUGHTS... I AM...lovin IT !!!

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:41:00 +0000

enjoy
yourself...beachstyle...

why don't you ?

this is what i'm going to be doing...

she's having way too much fun...

slumber designs

ok it's a little racy but she does have some backbone...

now why can't i look like that when i go to the beach? just kidding...
i'm ok with me.

slumber designs

heading to the bahamas in a couple of weeks ...can't wait

FEAR STANDS FOR ....false evidence appearing real...

Author unknown...
NOW... WHY WOULDN'T SOMEBODY PUT
THERE NAME ON THIS??
THAT WAS BRiLLiANTlY said...

LOVE BEING IN LOVE WITH MY HUBBY..

(my hubby always says... "you can be mad an hour...24 hrs
or the whole weekend ..."i hate it when he's right) i don't know about you
but ...dang i know i'm not ruinin' my weekend

why do i keep thinking about IT?
WHATEVER "IT" IS ....

this is soooo where i am in life...

gonna be on the beach very soon..

you gotta love that!

k so here's another unknown..once again brilliant

this is what it's all about..have fun be free..and

don't take life so seriously...

isola bella

LOVIN EVERY LITTLE THING Gina DOES

(she has an awesome GIVEAWAY... from

patty anderson jewelry designs)

you're gonna WANT THIS ..GIRLS..

are you kidding me..? another unknown quote...

this is my favorite photo from the bottom of the ironing basket

ok this little beachy chick has got it going on...

and she totally thinks she can...look at that hand on her hip

have an abso-flippin-lutely fantastic day...by the way
is anybody diggin the FRENCH
music...? just thought i'd ask...you know
just pondering..always want to make
my friends happy.

CHECK IT OUT...CHECKITOFF INTERVIEW MY FIRST ONE

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:28:00 +0000

check this out ...is she cute or what...??? My fun friend Cathy

at CHECKITOFF DECIDED TO ASK ME A FEW

QUESTIONS...ABOUT MYSELF...so with that being said...

TODAY was my first experience of having someone do an interview

about me...

http://cathymarquardt.blogspot.com/

WHY ?? I guess she likes me...and we laugh alot...I met this great girl

a few months ago through BLOGGING( SOMETHING

THAT STILL IS BLOWING MY MIND (i mean the whole blogosphere thing)

and found that we have many things in common...

but, honestly you know what is the

best thing about Cathy is when I speak to

her which we do weekly, now, it's like talking to

someone I've known forever... her caring positive attitude...

shines through in her voice but, what's most interesting

is... that it was shining through before we actually spoke ..and i do

believe that anyone who has connected to my blog ..

that there is a universal positive energy ..everyone

i have met through the crazy blog world has

been so genuine and so interesting...thanks to all

for your encouragement and great comments..(and you know who you are)

ok enough said ...CATHY thank you so much for

putting me out there..you are truly a fantastic person

and I can't wait til you come to South Florida again...

so..IF YOU'RE CURIOUS

TO FIND OUT A LITTLE ABOUT ME...

AND WANT TO GET TO KNOW CATHY

hop over to CHECKITOFF (LOVE THAT NAME..

DON'T WE ALL HAVE A LIST...?)

Absolutely Ladylike: sunday flowerbomb: h&m home

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Tue, 04 May 2010 01:52:00 +0000

Absolutely Ladylike: sunday flowerbomb: h&m home

Where One Woman Creates

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:39:00 +0000

hello...here is where i have been ..

AND I'M JAMMIN'

working away...designing

labels for the beachy bags

it's a mess in here...

trying to organize it all ...whew!

not my best attribute...

putting it all together

i'm in love with fabric...lovin... paisley and stripes

always makes me smile...

part of the 24/ 7 brain that never stops...

my inspiration board...and my magazine obsession.

does anybody out there...

have a magazine budget...????

LOL... I DIDN'T THINK SO...

IT'S SOOOO MUCH FUN TO

LET YOUR INHIBITIONS RUN WILD...

This certainly isn't any showcase...but, just thought

i would show ya'll what it's really like

when you're an artist...aghhhhhhh stop the insanity...

am i a pack rat..??? This is reality, baby..

and then just when i thought i was in the groove...

uhhh yea... look closer..

this comes in the mail...my

obsession compulsive disorder

is trying to be suppressed...but...

well, you know the rest...

lovin..this time of year 'cause..

everything is coastal chic..in the catalogs...

stock up now on all your seashell decor...

they're already planning AUTUMN...

see ya later...

there's always tomorrow...

by the way ...need to share

something with

ya'll

MAYA @ COMPLETELY COASTAL

is hosting an unbelievable

JAMMIN'"giveaway" from

a company i just

discovered called...

OUTER BANKS TRADING GROUP

a painting FROM

THE ARTIST GERRI HYMAN

( very tropical)

CHECK IT OUT ...

I KNOW I'M ENTERING!!

have a sunny day...

THANK YOU... THANK YOU.... THANK YOU

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:25:00 +0000

just want to throw a big hug and huge thank you out to these
beautiful girls for helping me with my "dumb little button" that i couldn't figure out
...SO HERE'S TO...MY beautiful GIRLFRIENDS..WHO TOOK THE TIME TO HELP ME ...XOXOXO ...YA'LL ARE THE BEST...
NOT TO MENTION YOUR BLOGS..AHEM LEARNING ALOT FROM THESE GIRLS..

AVERILL...@ ODI ET AMO.....

Maya @ DAILY VITAMIN SEA aka COMPLETELY COASTAL

NESS LOCKYER @ MARLEY AND LOCKYER...
MUUUUAAAhh!!
so after that little episode decided that it might be great idea to go to
the bookstore and pick up some much needed help ...hope it can help you out
also..check out the side for my reads..i will be adding more books to my library for anyone who is pulling their hair out..
OH BY THE WAY...LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THEIR BLOGS...AND YA'LL WHEN YOU STOP BY THEIR BLOGS TELL THEM THEY
ARE THE LOVED...

OUTDOOR LIVING POTTERY BARN GIVEAWAY CHECK THIS out...

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:17:00 +0000

Hey guess what??? beachy chic friends...

THOUGHT YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN THIS LITTLE SWEET BIT OF INFORMATION

POTTERY BARN IS HAVING A LITTLE $10,000 OUTDOOR GIVEAWAY YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK IT OUT... HERE'S THE LINK...

http://potterybarn.promo.eprize.com/sweeps/

Pottery Barn

you gotta love this..

just thought you might want to spruce up your hacienda...for the

Spring /Summer season..

coco+kelley: Style (E)scapes: The coco+kelley Patio!

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:27:00 +0000

COCO+KELLEY = LUV

http://cocokelley.blogspot.com/2009/06/style-escpes-ck-patio-inspiration.html

I was over at COCO+KELLEY and love the little spread they have done on

outdoor living...THIS IS JUST A TEASER WHAT A GREAT BLOG...LOVIN THERE STYLE...

IN THE MOOD FOR Romantic BEDROOM MAKEOVER....SHOULD I OR SHOULDN'T I?

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:29:00 +0000

THIS IS WHAT INSPIRED ME...BUT HERE'S THE REAL DEAL BELOW...

COASTAL LIVING

My boudoir...THE DRESSER...SHOULD I OR SHOULDN'T I??? PAINT

IT WHAT COLOR ...

WELL OF COURSE, WHITE...

OK GIRLS ...I'VE BEEN CONTEMPLATING WHAT TO DO WITH MY TINY LITTLE BEDROOM...AND SO I POPPED OVER TO HOMEGOODS AND PURCHASED A FEW ITEMS ......A SEA FAN WHICH IS PALE PINK ...

A SUMMER BLANKET IN PINK...AND THESE CUTE SHAMS THAT ARE A LITTLE PALM BEACH PREPPY... MY LATEST PASSION IS PINK... EVER SINCE I SAW THE COVER OF COASTAL LIVING AND THAT HOT PINK UMBRELLA ....SOOOOO...HERE'S A PHOTO OF MY TINY BEDROOM AND HERE'S KIND OF WHAT I'M THINKING ...I WANT IT TO BE MORE ROMANTIC ... LIKE THE INSPIRATION PHOTO...AND MORE BEACHY CASUAL...I HAVE THIS DRESSER AND MY HOME DOES REFLECT THE BRITISH WEST INDIES BUT I'M GETTING OVER DARK WOOD...I REALLY REALLY REALLY WANT TO PAINT THIS DRESSER WHITE... TRUTHFULLY I REALLY WANT TO PAINT THE BED TOO ...GIVE ME YOUR OPINION...SO MY HUSBAND WON'T DIVORCE ME...LOL OH AND NEXT I'M GONNA WANT THAT WHITE WOOD BEAD BOARD...OK I KNOW I'M ASKING TOO MUCH.. sorry haven't got that high tech camera out yet the lighting is really not this yellow...
here are some other photos that got me inspired to take on my boudoir...

Coastal LIving

cute but not sophisticated enough..

no darkfloors for me...

Coastal Living

this is very similar to the way my room is with

french doors on the left..

love those shleves with the coral on them...

my ceiling is not that high though

Federica from sweet as a candy...and Federica if you are

by chance on today thought of you... when I put this song

on today..

Coastal Living

this is very PALM BEACH but obviously we

don't sleep on two twin beds

like ricky and lucy did

Coastal Living

Sea Cottage

just thought this may look good over a dresser..

jane coslick

i am loving this check out her blog..

she is

fabulous...

Jason Termansen

sorry unknown...

sorry also unknown

Alright now ...don't get me started...you can't have it all...

please leave me your comments all white??? should I go for it?

and by the way can anyone help me out with that crazy

button thing see post below...ya'll are so much smarter than me..

HELP I NEED A FAIRY BLOG MOTHER TO HELP MAKE ME A BLOG BUTTON..

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:10:00 +0000

Help! This cannot be this difficult..plllleassee...I am trying to do something so simple but so frustrating...

I have been trying to do the blog button with the link in the box below it ...and I am

not able to get it to link ..does anybody have A FAIRY BLOG MOTHER out there to help me??? I FIGURED OUT HOW TO DO THE PICTURE( THAT WAS BIG)...now what do i do with it???...lol i think i just need the code for this but nothing seems to work...you chicas are so good at this somebody has to know something out there in BLOG LAND...

THANKS TO ANYONE WHO RESPONDS...THE HUBSTER WILL THANK YOU ALSO...

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:41:00 +0000

Happy Happy Friday…I just received the 101 Award…and can’t wait to share this with all of you…

thank you...Frances.... for this sweet award..check out Frances Russell from www.beautiful interiorsand18thcenturystyle.com here's what this is about...

10 things that I love...

1. My sweet adorable husband and son... and two dogs coco

and abbey

2. Creating a home and haven for my family

3. Designing and creating ...I am inspired by many different

mediums block printing ,acrylic ..water color if i can imagine

it I can make it...

4. Entertaining with my friends

5. Laughing out loud

6. Smelling the Ocean Air when you get close to the beach

and listening to the waves makes me feel peaceful

7. Sleeping with the windows open and seeing curtains

blowing in the wind . . .

8. Cooking something I've never cooked before (another

creative outlet)

9. Listening to great french lounge musicR∧B....

just listening to music period. . . .

10. Last... but not least . . reading inspirational books

to keep me spiritually balanced. . . .and the list

could go on and on…

10 Blogs that send me over the edge LOVE at First Sight....there way more but hey i can only choose 10...

1. A Beach Cottage

2. House of Turquoise

3. Secrets of Domestic Bliss

4. The Bottom Of The Ironing Basket

5. Sweet As Candy

6. DustyLuinteriors

7. Blulabel Bungalow

8. Zhush

9. aPunch Of Color

10. Made by Girl

Beachy outdoor lighting...to die for....Simone thanks ...The Bottom of the Ironing Basket

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:09:00 +0000

Beachy Outdoor Lighting ...to die for...

Helllllooo...is this over the top or what? I just discovered Simone my new friend from London...she is the one to take credit for this spread...i couldn't resist posting this and featuring her blog ....The Bottom Of The Ironing Basket...great blog name huh? wait til you see Simone's post... full of such great inspiration...thanks again Simone for allowing me to feature your photo spread...hope you are having fun in Paris .....je taime

this is so romantic...

and this is what to wear...

or this if you dare ...

so let's head to the beach tonite...

can you imagine going to a little soiree like this???

how bout a little bling for your outdoor living room...

this is a great idea for a small little bungalow...

love the lanterns in the trees

and if you're in to modern...here's the ticket...

this captures the moment..doesn't it??

never forget those folding chairs...you never know

when you're going to need them

ok here's where HOMEGOODS comes in .....
great place to find inexpensive lanterns

this isn't really the beach... but what the heck

think palm trees lined with lights...

a little fuzzy image but great idea you could make this with cut out

white paper and tape around glass cylinders...

i have no idea where this is...Greece? ... but, as always i like to leave you

with a photo that keeps you coming back for more...

Dinner at my Beach House ....that's not on the beach...

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +0000

hey ya'll hope everyone is having a great weekend.... had dinner last night around our pool ...(renovation of the backyard still under construction)...it's just so nice outside right now ....just had to do this as a test and another teaser..took this photo with my i phone (not too good) but i did figure out how to put a signature after my post...more to come i am planning on using a real camera next time...please bear with I'm still learning...

OUTDOOR LIVING ENVY.... PRELUDE TO THE PIGNATO BACKYARD OASIS BEFORE AND AFTER Photos

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:17:00 +0000

OUTDOOR LIVING ENVY....

jacob termansen photographer

For all my friends who can't wait for warmer weather to arrive...this is just a prelude of what's to come...it seems people are not vacationing as much.... and "Pimping Out" their backyards... like the Pignato's ... here are some great inspirational teasers for you to get your own backyard resort...of course the ocean doesn't count...

Kristen Hutchins Design

thanks Averill from Odi et Amo for turning me on to this designer...love at first sight...

Kristen Hutchins Design

jacob termansen

Coastal Living

All time favorite Issue and cover ...awesome work by designers

this is one of the bungalows at Round HILL in Montego Bay, Jamaica

uhhhh.... guess who else participated in the design of these
bungalows originally?? yep ..

Good Ole ' Ralph Lauren

check out the chandilier...ooooh la la...

love these curtains...

sorry so small ...but ,Rachel Ashwell thank u very much...

so so so so pretty...

Coastal Living

best photo ever of outdoor dining...

Molly Frey Coastal Living
love Molly Frey

charming entry way

Alfresco

open the doors and let the fresh air in...

can you tell I like the color Turquoise????

thanks to HOUSE OF TURQUOISE i am now officially a junkie for this color...

jacob termansen

let's just end it here... or I will want to hop on a boat to the bahamas....
enjoy the sunshine if you can....

suzanne xoxo

Ralph & Ricky Lauren's Home in Jamaica: architecturaldigest.com

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:24:00 +0000

Ralph and Ricky Lauren's Home in Jamaica: architecturaldigest.com

Ok I admit I have looked at this Issue of Architectural Digest a million times because I LOVE RALPH LAUREN..and Ricky too...

if you missed this issue you really need to archive this ...

it's in Montego Bay, Jamaica

is this heaven or what???

casual but yet chic NON?

love all the white with the pops of color..

let's just take a little tour and see what we find...

OMG...is this is where ralph and Ricky sleep???...love...

not that the main house is not enough...check out the guest house...

that's where I want to hang out..

white on white never looked so good...

ok... does Ralph ever do anything wrong?

Any comments on this ??

Have a sunny day ..loving the sunshine here in So Flo..

xoxosuzanne

Why Does a White Interior Make You Feel FREE? Let Me Count the Ways...

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:07:00 +0000

I've been thinking lately of the color White...and how it calms so many people ...when I decided to start painting almost everything white in my house...it took alot for my husband to agree but he loves it now..when I started my blog
it was mainly because of a Blog Called A BEACH COTTAGE...and then as Maria from Dreamy Whites also said ...I didn't even know what a blog was.. or realize how much was out there and how many people are into the color White...what is it about an all white interior??... Let's just count the ways...that these beautiful bloggers inspire us all...

White is a breath of fresh air like... Gua from Hvitur Lakkris

how gracious of Bianca at White Living below

allowed me to use her beautiful photos...

Bianca from White Living graciously

allowed me to post her beautiful photos...

....and who hasn't been to this blog yet? Tracy from French Larkspur

Me and Alice' s blog

and then there's my little place...that I cherish...

beachhouseetc

i can only hope that I can aspire to their level...

have a sunny day

xoxo suzanne.

A little Shambalalalalala...take your breath away

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:29:00 +0000

I was surfing the blogs and came across one called White Season ...beautiful photos ...but when I saw these pictures that Malin took..I fell off my chair ...my talented husband made some outdoor beds for me similar to these except I cannot paint or stain til they weather a bit...want to wait and show you these when the BACKYARD STAYCATION is ready....

ENJOY THESE PICS from White Season and a little place in Mexico called Shambala Petite Hotel....

my hubby made some outdoor beds like these out of pressure treated wood will give details in later blog..about a $100.00 each to make yourself...

this is what I'm talking about... let's go baby...

Malin from White Season knows how to party...

Ok take a shower outside love this...

want to do something like this in my backyard now that it's all beach sand...

to rinse your toesies... before you dip into the pool..great idea...

Nice way to end the day ....have a sunny day...

xoxo suzanne

What's ON MY MIND.....

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:54:00 +0000

This is what I think is on your mind also...looks so relaxing...just discovered PHOTOBUCKET check it out... you can get photos to use on your blog.... i don't know about where you...are... but it's going to be 73 and sunny.... in south florida.....if your thermometer is in the teens...enjoy the escape...

By biohazard photobucket photo...... cool huh?

me ...enjoying a beverage..

..at the Hard Rock in 2008

typical day in south florida....

my hubby holding court

at the Hard Rock Hotel ...

best local hotel .....EVER.

http://www.hardrockhotelorlando.com/utility/contact.html

the beach is calling me..

We are POOLSIDE 2pm...have a wonderful Sunday!

OK OK this isn't my back yard ...that's a whole other story ..

pictures of before and after

of our little beachhouse resort

in our back yard to come ...stay tuned...

Poetry From My 12 yr Old Son Amazed Me...

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:45:00 +0000

my 12 yr old Grant ...whom I love and adore....

pre teen.. .going thru so many changes....

you never realize what is inside these kids today...

..this is what was inside mine...

Forest

By: Grant Pignato

The Forest is misty, very humid, dense…full of life.

Sounds of birds chirping and bugs flicking the water off their wings,

fresh dew is everywhere around the grass, the animals are waking up

from hibernation, they are stretching their bones from a long sleep.

It is now Spring…

Flowers are blooming, the grass is lusciously green, full of color,

The bark on the trees are warm brown. The deer are back for blueberry bushes

with a bit of bruises on them, but that’s OK for the deer.

Bears are near the river looking for trout, flying through the crisp,

crashing, white, water coming down the mossy rocks.

Squirrels are coming out of their trees, they are glaring at the sun

they haven’t seen for months.

The squirrels are swelled to see there are fresh nuts and acorns on oaks.

The Bucks are out in the grass fields.

A Peregrine Hawk is looking for small creatures with an extraordinary view.

The hawk sped down with remarkable speed, scoops up the animal

with a kill in his claw.

A mouse is covered in mud that was stuck in the murky pond.

Rabbits and hares are gracefully dancing through the bushes..

They find a carrot or two settled in the ground, the rabbits get nibbles of the carrot and run

before the fox comes.

There is a brave ,confident ,white wolf at the top of the mountain…

Old mountain equipment lies in the powdery snow.... there is a keen rabbit burrowed in,

where she.... is no longer a precious threat for the wolf.

How To: Create Sexy Beach Waves :: Beauty trends, Product Reviews, How-Tos, Videos at Primped.com.au

noreply@blogger.com (beachhouse etc.) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:07:00 +0000

How To: Create Sexy Beach Waves :: Beauty trends, Product Reviews, How-Tos, Videos at Primped.com.au

This is an awesome website called PRIMPED about anything and everything fashion related ... what I love is that they have these great videos that step by step instruct you ...check it out on the link above....